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- pronunciation:
- kn
fuhrm
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
confirms, confirming, confirmed |
definition 1: |
to prove or show to be true.
She confirmed the story about the escaped tiger.- synonyms:
- attest, prove, verify
- similar words:
- clinch, establish
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definition 2: |
to make certain or definite; approve.
I called the airline to confirm my seat on the flight.The Senate confirmed the tax plan.
- antonyms:
- deny, revoke
- similar words:
- affirm, approve, authorize, prove, ratify
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related words: |
ascertain, assure, buy, check, demonstrate, document, justify, seal, settle, show, support |
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derivations: |
confirmable (adj.), confirmingly (adv.) |
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